See how gamers are outwitting and helping to kill Russian soldiers

CNN's Erin Burnett meets a Ukrainian who is one of the fighters using drones and aerial technology to kill Russian soldiers. #CNN #News

[@Emraz]

Officer: Do you have any military training? Young recruit: Yes, 5,000 flight hours in Battlefront Officer: Ahhh a veteran.

[@LadyWhinesalot]

@Chelsea Rivers

[@univera1111]

Very funny

[@c.h.4351]

Just as this is real life and people die.

[@PraneshSacher]

you make me laugh in very bad situation that's actually the best to do .... if nothing is left to do, where no choose is available ... the laughter can liberate me, in the moment these bastards killing and raping and plundering your country you have all the right to kill them .... even if they are poor solders deceived by the lies of their leaders who don't care about them

[@derptweaker945]

People spend loads of time playing games, it would just be stupid not to make use all that talent. There will be more of this i'm sure.

[@CinematicSeriesGaming]

Imagine being a Russian soldier and you get stream sniped by bigdaddy69 who's flying a drone while sitting 5km away.

[@karlisbruvers3279]

😂

[@bluesky842]

🤣🔥🥇

[@Mikkysam52]

😂😂😂😂😂💀

[@shaunmcminn70]

DAMN YOU NOOBMASTER69

[@KyleGD]

bro it's the username 💀💀💀💀

[@chrismedina1478]

Imagine being a Ukrainian mother or father telling their kids to “get off the videogame”….and now they’re are just “are we winning son” or “keep playing to save our lives!” Call em nerd but those “Nerds” are saving your lives lol

[@gauravchoudhary7293]

no one calls a gamer a nerd

[@saido4178]

@@gauravchoudhary7293 true

[@saido4178]

@@gauravchoudhary7293 except some ppl

[@commanderdante3185]

@@gauravchoudhary7293 i do

[@chrismedina1478]

@@gauravchoudhary7293 4:05 the uk soldier calls em that

[@ChaplainBald]

Those drones are truely terrifying. Some seven years ago I was in an extra exercise with my regional defence forces. The opposing force had drones with them. You could hear the tiny motors from those drones quite far away, so you could try and hide from them. Lask week we had an exercise and once again the op-for had drones, this time you simply could not hear them. The guy who operated the drone, gave us a demostration of the drones capabilities. He was able to fly it around 15-20 meters above our heads before we were able to hear the rotors. The leaps technology has taken in just few years is baffling. On a cloudy day, no change in hell you'll see it in the sky when flying low. Truely fucking terrifying in reconnaissance purposes. Edit: Some spelling erros. And adding -> The drones used by Op-For, were commercially available. Nothing fancy. Just out of the shelf stuff. We could see our camp site in detail, after the exercise.

[@cryora]

It makes sense because consumer drones have to have good cameras and not be loud af to be attractive to buyers. A drone customer isn't going to want a flying lawn mower causing problems with his neighbors or attracting too much attention when out in public. It is just advancements driven my market forces. "Exercises" merely there to demonstrate drone capabilities are retarded imo. Instead they should be coming up with ways to counter them, and testing their effectiveness. Then again it's like trying to come up with a counter against attack helicopters that can target you a mile away.

[@splittedspark1675]

Thanks for this. Good comment

[@ChaplainBald]

@@cryora Oh no, the demonstration was after the exercise. He came to us and asked if we wanted to see what it could do. They would have had those drones either way.

[@landonletterman831]

They've developed a rotor for the navy that reduces the noice of the wash produced by ships propeller, so it's harder to pick up on sonar. Air is just _reeeeally_ thin water, so it's just a matter of time before you see that drone with quite motors and a silent "- woosh -" for a wash...

[@Will45_]

I wouldn't call the leap in technology baffling. It's been obvious for a long time.

[@zakvitale1411]

Gamers finally getting the respect they deserve

[@taebebe9528]

I am no gamer but I remember my Battlefield 2 days and it gives you some sort of basic how to play with strategy instead of being just a Rambo... So respect for this man to use his game skills in real life combat situations!!!!

[@xObscureMars]

Na they probably still get made fun of by the "real fighters".

[@96Bysc]

@@xObscureMars I rather doubt it, they are the ones keeping them alive after all.

[@xObscureMars]

@@96Bysc here is another comment i made earlier about when i was in the 101st AB and flew dromes for them: 3:45 imagin i did this in Iraq for our infantry almost daily, but now instead of smart Ukrainian, they are TOXIC Americans who make fun of you and discourage you while you are trying to tell them benefits of having a drone support them. TRUE STORY except u cant imagine the true level of toxic masculinity and stupidity of US Army Infantry. I get the feeling these guys r more valued than we were though, but u never know.

[@un1g]

@@xObscureMars In the German Armed Forces, you learn very quickly that everyone and every skill is useful in some situation. I think it will be no different here. Especially since many soldiers play video games in their free time ;D.

[@cry2love]

When you thought that you were wasting time with a mission with helicopters in GTA Vice City but now you're defending your country like a pro

[@dps8629]

That damn timed mission in the city. Oh mah f'kin gawd.

[@animenation5324]

fk that mission mn, made me miss school three times (2012) and get grounded for it, i had to bring in a friend to do it for me and keep playing it.

[@funnybunny5376]

Whykzbin.info/www/bejne/fIS2d5qNoamVgLc..

[@993mike]

My son in college and his buddies would have love nothing better than to go after those guys. They all hate Russians

[@eddielung31]

exactly 🤣even harder in San Andreas

[@Mnck01377]

Soldier as a kid: *destroying tanks in The Bog with the Javelin* Soldiers today while ambushing russian convoys: "Just like the simulations."

[@tylerwilson3800]

I feel bad that he has to know he’s killing people each strike but I’m glad he’s doing what he can to protect his people. Go Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[@RG-ld8wv]

Lol 😆 🤣 go Ukraine the country that is just flatten out. due to the comedian leader.

[@leecruz2469]

The person that needs to be taken out is Putin that's what all the concentration should be on

[@wealthykind8322]

@@RG-ld8wv Zelenski is a rat

[@user-xm8ut3dw3f]

I don't it's a dehumanizing killstreak it sounds terrible but literally it's the best way to pin down and minimal loss, eye in the sky that rains lead

[@user7966]

any death is bad, it is werid that he says its fun, not a good message in my opinion

[@chriser3753]

When i was a kid everyone used to say "Never bully a nerd because one day you'll be working for them" Now it's "Never bully a nerd because one day they will aerial strike you"

[@stevem2323]

Or if you on their side save your life.

[@midlifeparty]

Uhhhh so it's only nerds who can rain destruction from the sky...

[@sam8404]

@@midlifeparty they're playing a big part. Ukraine is heavily relying on drones like this to act as forward oberservers or spotters for artillery so they don't risk someone's life by having to send them forward. Also they are modifying drones to drop explosives to destroy armored vehicles.

[@midlifeparty]

@@sam8404 completely doable. That's a good tactical advantage. I still dont trust zelenski nor Putin. These civilians are bleeding to death fighting these foul politicians' wars.

[@Spider_aaaahhh]

@@midlifeparty Zelenskyy is the one defending his country's sovereignty, if he backed down and let Russia do what she wanted, then it would send a message that Ukraine is weak. Zelenskyy is undoubtedly the lesser evil, while war is hell and the only people who profit from these wars are the ones liable here, Putin is by far less innocent than Zelenskyy.

[@kevinbrowndc]

“The main thing in this is to remain calm.” Bless this guy

[@Obsidian-Nebula]

He meant to not make crazy maneuvers why flying the drone because You might easily loose control (and crash) if You're inexperienced

[@TheFlower2627]

Be blessed 🙌

[@cadenrolland5250]

And to land the trackable drone on a Russian tank. Let them shell their own, they don't know any better.

[@gungnir3926]

easier said than drone

[@ThunderAppeal]

He will burn in hell and so will you for supporting neo-nazis in ukraine.

[@tekno8502]

Parents: You'll NEVER get anywhere playing those damn games. ...Now flying drones to protect their country... Thanks to video games. 😈

[@fairybeliever4479]

Hahaha I was just thinking that 😂

[@chingcheng2822]

Military trainer: do you have any experience? Gamer: yes, about 6000 hours of play time on call of duty black ops Military officer: it seems you have been trained well

[@desy2478]

This guy is a legend. I love how the Ukrainians stay so positive facing such adversity.

[@WhittaII]

If only these awesome people didn't have to go thru such bullshit. Huge respect to 'em all

[@loveisgolden4321]

Most are surviving on auto pilot, they won't come down until they achieve victory. That's when the true impact of what they lived through and survived will hit them. I just hope Ukraine have enough therapist to help them get through it.

[@TKUA11]

@@loveisgolden4321 Aleksey arestovich is our therapist

[@kt7629]

@@loveisgolden4321 Well said! They are strong by force, it's not easy! It's just that you are so broken to the point where there's nothing that can break you anymore. You just have to keep going. You are determined! It's unfortunate but I hope we will get through this well!!

[@larsrons7937]

True. And we must not forget that the Russian military is the 2nd strongest in the w...., erh, ...in Ukraine. Slava Ukraini !

[@alexhuntercdc5151]

“Sir, the Ukrainian are spawn killing us” “What a gamer!”

[@kazumahaz563]

@@user-ex5zk5cd9j Z = sore loser

[@joemarievega685]

@@user-ex5zk5cd9j ey Russian bot look at this Z=Zelensky. Hehehe You mad?

[@kr3016]

“Sir, the Ukrainians are camping and making us look like absolute dog water.”

[@renzl2337]

@@joemarievega685 z = zaddy zelensky

[@dagothur5595]

@@user-ex5zk5cd9j You Jewish communists won't stop will you .

[@ApexRoyals]

This is so bizarre seeing people talk about killing like this...war is something that I understand but that doesn't mean you have to enjoy it. It's a different world so it's not seen the same way I'm seeing it by the soldiers and civilians who have lost so much because of the other side....UGH! War is super rough and like I said I understand it...but war will ALWAYS make me cry 😢.

[@Br0nto5aurus]

War is being visited upon them. They're enjoying defending themselves. When you're in a warzone, you have to find little ways to find joy.

[@Gloriajeanne33]

@@Br0nto5aurus There are no winners in war. Only loss, destruction, devastation and pain.

[@gghost1224]

@@Gloriajeanne33 there is winners in war, because if you lose everything you love and stand for is gone

[@animesenpai1163]

It's for Morale, without morale you won't be motivated and lead yourself to doom... I'd rather enjoy it than die myself... No Morale means no point... Equivalent of a doom sayer.

[@ifeanyiobi73]

Showing these things on TV isn't it a security threat to him and his team? I am of the opinion you shouldn't disclose what you are doing to your enemy. Kudos to him for his courage

[@youdontknowme5969]

Russians: "You think this is a mother ****ing game?" Ukrainians: "Yes. Yes we do."

[@springbloom5940]

That's why they've been crying for a world war to save them, since day one, huh?

[@UchihaFabio]

Its called Call of duty modern warfare

[@OstblockLatina]

Yes, except its different games for each side. For the Russians, it's Russian roulette - and they're losing A LOT in it xD

[@andrius307]

@@OstblockLatina Ukrainians are playing Call of duty Modern Warfare while russians play Call of duty WW2

[@olegatorchel3433]

@@UchihaFabio maybe its CODWW2 or Vanguard? because he is playing 4 the nazis

[@cstrouts]

The part where he said they wouldn't send an 18 year old in to liberate a village so they let them contribute by flying the drones instead was really sweet. As a mom, I really appreciate that they're looking after the young ones as best as they can. I'm glad the Ukrainians are able to keep their humanity in the midst of all this horror.

[@springbloom5940]

Yes, pushbutton assassins are super sweet.

[@Jazzisa311]

@@hmmmmm64 Wel, if someone would invade my home, kill my family and rape my children, I would probably have no empathy for that guy either. These people are defending themselves.

[@springbloom5940]

@@hmmmmm64 Ding! Ding! As I've said, if you don't think they're the same people, just look at how they fight and how they lie about it.

[@springbloom5940]

@@larrythorne4412 You think thats super edgy and cute, but Humans pity you, as a brainwashed tool.

[@sabinereynaudsf]

@@hmmmmm64 That was bothering me as well. To be fair, Erin was laughing right along. I don't know whether this is unique to Russians and Ukrainians.

[@McShag420]

I predicted that us gamers would be utilized in drone combat before militaries were even using them. It's sad that Ukrainians must help to kill using skills they have developed in harmless gaming, but I am glad they are helping to repel the fascist invader Russia. When your country is threatened and attacked, you run or you fight.

[@christiandelmontelominoque1028]

RIP to those fallen in combat, friend or foe always sad when someone dies fighting for those who sit in palaces

[@tfhuff7139]

IF SOMEONE ATTACKS ME FOR NO REASON...fuck them

[@amb3cog]

"The main thing in this is just to stay calm" That's the key to most situations in life.

[@dmytrotkachov6859]

Although you don't see death and destruction in most situation in life. Getting yelled by your boss, or getting dumped by a girlfriend is nothing compare to what that kid may witness.

[@amb3cog]

@@dmytrotkachov6859 Thank you for replying. But, is there any point to what you just wrote? Because if so, you certainly weren't clear about it at all. And I'm not sure what you're getting at here. ✌️

[@Nige.]

Wow deep stuff man

[@ICE_MAN_GAMING]

Awesome!

[@davidjames2145]

@@amb3cog His point, which is pretty fecking obvious, is that it's easy to stay calm when all you're facing is the travails of everyday life. If on the other hand you know that the moment you flip the 'On' switch on the drone someone might start to coordinate your position for an artillery strike, that's very sobering; it would be easy to start panicking and losing focus. This guy is unquestionably courageous. Try to think a bit more next time. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 🇬🇧

[@ishaukthedoc5686]

“Gamers found repetitively crouching over the bodies of dead Russians after 360 no-scope drop-shotting them”

[@TubbyJ420]

Someones going to get to teabag vlads corpse, and they will be made king of the internet.

[@wi11i9m]

💀

[@thestruggler7926]

"Mum get the cameraaa!"

[@Acranthani]

T bag

[@foreverhungry84]

@@thestruggler7926 ohh baby a triple!

[@FRISHR]

Now that is a pro-gamer move.

[@nuubxiii5278]

The Ukrainians are amazing! Their composed and cheerful attitude amidst all the conflict occurring throughout their country is truly admirable! Glory to Ukraine!!!🇺🇦 Stay safe everyone.

[@danielshepard1449]

So would you support the Taliban using drones to kill US soldiers who were invading them?

[@nuubxiii5278]

@@danielshepard1449 I understand what you’re saying. If the US invaded Turkey for example, I wouldn’t be against them protecting themselves. The taliban however are not good people. Afghani people don’t even like them. Now what the US did to the overall country is terrible and I’m with you on that. Our government toppled Afghani society and its a true tragedy. So to answer what I know you are trying to ask me… Yes, I condemn my country from committing terrible acts and another country has every right to defend itself if we pull a Russia. I’m aware that we have before and it’s messed up. May the entire world learn to live in peace with each other!

[@danielshepard1449]

@@nuubxiii5278 Ok, what about the people the US is actually invading right now and have invaded in the past? Why can't they protect themselves? Iraq? Syria? Libya? Yemen? Why aren't we cheering for them to kill US soldiers and saying "Glory to Iraq"? You think the Ukrainian government is "good people"? They sent neo nazi groups to carry out war crimes on Ukrainian civilians in the eastern regions of Ukraine. So since when did being "good people" matter? I thought all that mattered was defending your country from invaders? I'm not trying to be mean to you, just trying to get you to think about how your own country would feel if the shoe was on the other foot. Because like 70% of Americans supported invading Iraq, and the reaction to Russia's invasion is completely different.

[@wendyowen969]

This is a fantastic way for gamers to use their skills to save their country. Respect!

[@SuperPGaming]

ABSOLUTELY

[@bobsullivan5714]

Russian soldier, ""Sir, we just found one of our lost patrols. All dead..."" Russian officer, ""Artillery?"" Soldier, ""No sir, they look like they were killed with ..........swords.""

[@gari7450]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKqcYmN8fJlpeZY yeah gj wendy this is who you support you must be proud

[@jgalvan09]

instead of doing something productive like walking outside true

[@d.adamson5769]

Civilians forget quickly! Russian military along with Putin watch YT too! Divulge all your tactics in broad daylight, the adversary is listening. What kind of war is this???

[@federicopettorino6764]

Imagine how embarassing it is to go down in history as the dictator who was defeated by a bunch of gamers 😂

[@mightymystery9204]

So, Putin had once said not to play games with him. Little did he know that this very thing would be his nemesis.

[@dorinevanoomstrong7313]

I swear to God I hope that this will be mentioned in the history books: “ The Russian army was defeated and driven back to Russia by the Ukrainian Army & the Ukrainian Gamers 🎮 “ Fckn legends 🇺🇦 Glory to Ukraine ! ❤️

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

"Revenge of the Nerds: Russian Spring Break". Putin: "Nerds! NERDS!!!"

[@craigc5879]

Could be worse getting defeated by influencers

[@doom-generation4109]

Hey, gamers have been fighting the Russians in video games for decades now lol.

[@itwasntriggedyourejustaloser73]

The longer this all goes on, the more stories I hear, the more I'm convinced the Ukrainian people are cut from different cloth, at least, surely, then those in my country america. They are some of the bravest and most lovely people, they really deserve so much better.

[@sandcastle1417]

I mean... The 60 BILLION from American tax payers helped a bit I'm sure...

[@keg2677]

are we not going to talk about how she violently cleared her throat into the mic while he was talking at 1:15

[@JustaDudeTryinToLearnPiano]

As a dude who flew PUMA drones for a bit in the army, I can safely say those types of UAVs with a gyro-cam and whatnot are so underrated. The capabilities are incredible, and you can’t hear newer models outside of 50 or so ft in the air

[@dxpdigital5343]

@@elmerjfapp5730 yeah this dude is probably stolen valor, just some basic POG in the army. They can track small targets in the air space, radio signals from the controller, incoming sensor reception etc. it’s also a networked node so it has a form of Mac-Address tracking. You can track drones mobile (on-the-move) and designate precise 10-digit grids of where the source is to apply indirect fire or other assets as we saw in the video you referred to. This is even capable on an amateur / hobbyist level. As far as shooting down the drones as the news said was supposedly difficult, there are so many specifically purposed rounds and weapons tactics for that (available to civilians)… you’d have to be a gamer to not know. Lol. -Semper Fi

[@billsima6983]

he's trying to learn piano chill

[@JustaDudeTryinToLearnPiano]

@@dxpdigital5343 lol bro I understand there are other systems capable of counteracting UAVs, that doesn’t negate from some of their awesome capabilities. Btw I can’t see whatever Elmer said, so I don’t really understand what brought on the hate, but I assure you I spent a good portion of my life serving my country. And btw, I hope hobbyists have some serious cash - 1 PUMA kit runs in the 100s of thousands, mainly because of the gyro-cam housed in the fuselage. The drones they’re throwing aren’t US, tho, obviously.

[@9hk38f]

@@dxpdigital5343 Stolen valor? He is putting his life at risk, to support his country. Regardless of his “rank” this is NOT stolen valor! This is the God Damn DEFINITION of Valor!

[@alexisrivera200xable]

@@dxpdigital5343 You might want to consider that you are taking our own capabilities as basis for your opinion, the Russian troops have been shown to be severely under equipped and trained for a protracted ground war against smaller decentralized groups using guerrilla tactics. The tracking capabilities you mention do exist in the civilian market but bear in mind that their access to them is not great with all the sanctions they have even previous to the invasion. Other than the Chinese provided stuff, Russian forces attempts in tracking of drones is not as effective as they could be if they were better equipped. Thanks for your service.

[@FalconFastest123]

I've seen countless interviews with Ukrainians, and they always look calm, collected and even cheerful about this war. God help anyone that goes to war against such people.

[@SSGeorgie]

Anyone who looks cheerful about war should take nuke to the face

[@ok.ok.5735]

They know they’re going to win. And Russia is going to pay. Ukraine is pushing them back. Ukraine will have a prosperous future, watch this war won’t kill their spirt and their sovereignty.

[@peterlangbridge4628]

Yeah,all those people, now refugees who have fled their homes seem really cheerful.

[@pluki1357]

100% agree with the first sentence. 100% disagree with the second one ;) (but I get your point :) ) . Let's agree: God has (and should have) nothing to do with all of this.

[@catherinemorris908]

@@pluki1357 why do you disagree with the second sentence? He is simply stating that the Ukrainians are extremely tough and smart people who are pounding the hell out of a force superior in numbers but not very intelligent.

[@EpicSelenium34]

This is sick beyond words, but nevertheless, we must remember the harsh reality of war.

[@cheesyfromindonesia9969]

Recruitment: Do you have any experience with firearms and armoured vehicles? Me: Yes, 10,000 on CS:GO and 10,000 hours on War Thunder Recruitment: YOU'RE HIRED!

[@BePatient888]

And THIS is why the US military and government doesn't rely on Chinese technology. It's not racist or xenophobic. The Chinese firms will have ways to track their hardware and software. That sends a message to people worldwide that you can't use Chinese tech if you go up against China or one of it's allies.

[@fenlinescouser4105]

Have you seen YT poster Operator Starsky report on deconstructing captured Russian Orlan drone? A real eye-opener!

[@r6201sk]

And if you wanna be big company like DJI in china you have to play nice with government and do what they want .. you can't really blame dji, that is just how it works ...

[@agoogleaccount2861]

@@fenlinescouser4105 yeah. They're composite of off the shelf goods a Japanese model motor a regular civilian camera and plastic moldings assembled in a garage someplace

[@at-ge5te]

@@fenlinescouser4105 had a nice camera for weddings😂

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

This isn’t about the USA

[@beysonallen461]

"We trained all our lives for this" - gamers

[@hassanjq]

Z

[@liamtung4435]

@@hassanjq naZi

[@medusaspupil]

My son trains 12 hrs. daily

[@medusaspupil]

@@hassanjq X

[@dps8629]

I'M FROM THE INTERNET SARGE!

[@luiscastro2761]

Curious on sharing the tactics and weak points on your equipment and tactics and what you've done specifically to work around it.

[@maxtomahawk]

From one drone pilot to another. Respect brother stay safe out there.

[@isaacwilson7769]

What an absolute legend! Can't believe how chilled he is, given that he's putting his life on the line every day.

[@ray24051]

@kastro7k Okay Comrade! 😆😆😆😆😆

[@rambo-cambo3581]

​@kastro7k propaganda can be true

[@rambo-cambo3581]

​@@rhutwijtulankar1326 people like you think you're so clever, when in actuality you're some of the most narrow minded people out there

[@zujek7409]

@@rhutwijtulankar1326 Just because he has clothes and takes a shower you assume it is staged? Wow you know that drone crews are not on a front line and have to go to a place with electricity to charge batteries and meanwhile they can rest/change/wash themselves

[@heribertotroche1339]

@@rhutwijtulankar1326 sounds like your upset Russians are getting their asses handed to them by couch cowboys go Ukrain

[@jonunciate7018]

"It's kinda fun." That's sad. But a neccessary mindset for survival in war. You can't afford to see the enemy as human.

[@ianworley8169]

You're absolutely right, it is sad. But when you actually consider what these young men are targeting, it's entirely noble. When you consider the death, destruction and carnage those tanks are inflicting on Ukrainian civilians, what other options do they have? When faced with an invading army, numerically superior, equipped with thousands of tanks, APC's and artillery they must do what they can to protect their country. But you're right, war is terrible, but they have my unwavering support.

[@gustavbragazzi8518]

Its a lot of fun on the humorous side🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@grimm8717]

When you read what ru orcs do with women, children, newborn babies, people of your country etc just to destroy your identity, people and country; there is no way you will not feel this feeling for revenge

[@sapien82]

the fact we have to dehumanise one another is all we need to know about war.

[@60secondpages]

What baffles me is the short time frame in which allies can become enemies and vice-versa. For example the UK and Japan are pretty much allies now, and yet in barely a generational gap, they were previously at war.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Bravery, skill and modesty is the Ukrainian way. No wonder the world is so amazed by these people 👍 #SlavaUkraini

[@Rickoshay]

Welcome to The Drone Wars - a trilogy in hundreds of parts.

[@garynettles5919]

He’s awesome You can never win against the Ukraine people at every level every citizen is defending their country.

[@eggsbenedict2251]

🤣😂

[@esbenm6544]

@@eggsbenedict2251 🤡

[@russel777]

It will soon be a sad end for all those gamers.

[@user-rv7wm9fx8k]

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[@realtalk37851]

@@russel777 exactly

[@osrikking8785]

Back near the beginning of this war I saw a report that showed a number of young women crossing the Polish border INTO Ukraine. The report was about how not just men are involved in the war. The reality was these women were transporting brand new drones into the country because they had the freedom to come and go as they pleased. They interviewed one girl and she said "we're not married, have no kids, we want to help". Her and the several young women with her all had a brand new, commercially available, still in the box, drones. This was within the first 2 weeks of the invasion.

[@user-ex5zk5cd9j]

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[@kevinmulligan5090]

Funny seeing russians on youtube. To get here supporting their country they need to break their countries laws lol. 15 years jail to defend the people handing out the jail.

[@metapol118]

They probably smuggle legit weapons out to terrorist and criminals just pay off the border guards

[@juanledesma6418]

link

[@carryonjeeves]

How many people have died since then? Disgusting and needless waste of human lives. Negotiate peace NOW.

[@John-ft4hh]

:( 30 lives gone and the man who took it says "it was fun actually" its so sad

[@Davidvanzutphen]

Yes, that's the power of war. Hating the enemy so much that you laugh at their deaths. both sides take extreme losses and the hate just gets more intense at each one.

[@R3Cat]

I think sadly it is a moral coping mechanism to be able to tolerate killing other humans, as justified as it is

[@PZtv-pb2yn]

This is the type of guy you would spend a full night on Teamspeak with and feel like best friends, the healthy, friendly encounters in CS, the genuinely nice guys in the gamer community.

[@notallgarbage]

I've been a gamer since 1987. I've gamed all my life. There is no way a non-gamer could be as good as a life-long gamer, with joysticks, remotes and buttons... that's smart to use gamers...

[@Kazasia-_-]

As a gamer I appreciate the old school ones before us

[@bullet1544]

I've been a gamer since 1986. Started with Sinclair ZX Spectrum+. I've had some breaks from playing, but I'm still doing it. I agree with you 100%.

[@teovu5557]

I only play RPGs so unfortunately the only usefullness I have in real combat is reading better and maybe solving some block pushing puzzles lol

[@daviddavies3637]

I've been a gamer since 1980 and, honestly, this is the Ukrainians using their heads. Put peoples' skills to their most effective use. This guy is my spirit animal.

[@TheSilverChains]

@@teovu5557 I play RTS Role becuz I love work behind the desk. I am the laziness worker 😂

[@stopYmpersonatYngmYacCount]

my dad: being a gamer is for losers, join the military! me:

[@davidty2006]

*procedes to become drone pilot*

[@illfather7066]

@@davidty2006 Procedes to tell Russia the plan on CNN and gets his whole family captured and tortured

[@cjmartinez8318]

*GG* 😎

[@cjmartinez8318]

@Spike Thompson Thats good atleast his gaming knowledge paid off, well most gamers are into Call of Duty in which they get to see actual weapons and even shows on how to reload it.

[@danielshepard1449]

Joining the military is for losers, be a gamer and not the kind who murders people

[@aymslt8743]

Mom: "Go play outside or whatever" This guy:

[@Grim_Azrael]

The issue DJl drones also give out a signal from the controller! Be careful!

[@CheckTheseLyrics]

The smile on his face 2:29, even during this conflict is phenomenally brave and courageous.

[@ChronicOstrich]

Hes probably just happy to be alive

[@pho-kingsoup8126]

There's something gratifying about seeing Walmart drones and 1950's munitions destroying millions of dollars worth of Russian military gear.

[@alexkostoff6587]

Something also a little off-puiting knowing DJI is providing the data of those wallmart drones to russian soldiers.

[@HedelTorres]

@@alexkostoff6587 I was thinking same.. and made me rethink my next DJI purchase.. the make nice drones... ironically, when the tables are flipped, these would be looked at as terrorists and Google providing the US data would be seen as acceptable..

[@tsisqua]

@@HedelTorres I'm pretty sure that the software could be re-written by the Ukrainians. If it has already . . . I wouldn't say so in a video. :P

[@jonsmith7659]

At the end of the day, Russia only has nukes. Other than that they’re not all that impressive of a military. If they didn’t have nukes, they’d be minding their own business. It’s great to see the enthusiasm of young people, killing the invading Russians. They deserve everything they get for the war crimes they have committed.

[@omogenews]

Truthkzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTFq55so857jNE 😰

[@RandomGamer-qy6ys]

Parents: GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY STOP PLAYING SO MANY VIDEO GAMES WW3: *starts* Parents: Ok dear keep playing keep playing don’t go outside it’s too dangerous I’ll load the bombs honey

[@zacharytapalgo3674]

the good thing about recruiting gamer's is that they have really good hand eye coordination and they can be deadly controling a missile or a drone

[@maureenhunter2257]

I hate when these media go and asking all these information like they are giving the information to the enemies, don't tell them anything, just do what is necessary to help the Ukraine win this war.

[@dsan5825]

I was thinking the same thing! Don’t give away secrets. In WWII England they would say “ loose lips, sink ships”

[@mellowmarkable]

I doubt that he is saying anything that the Russians don't already know.

[@kickboxer8173]

@@mellowmarkable thats true

[@rabbitazteca23]

the Russians already know this. The video riles people up and boosts morale so it kinda helps.

[@bakerbakerbaker305]

yeah for real there’s so much videos like this when i question uhhh why would you make that public

[@jakel8627]

Ukrainian parent: Tim, get back here. You don't know what you're doing. Teenager: I'VE BEEN TRAINING FOR THIS MY WHOLE LIFE!!!!!!

[@bellabelisario147]

😀😀😀😀

[@mjb9455]

No he hasnt. And this shit is not a video game.

[@omogenews]

Truthkzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTFq55so857jNE 😰

[@omogenews]

Truthkzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTFq55so857jNE 😰

[@shorttube2267]

Best comment 📌😂

[@ANIG1987]

Erin is a brave woman to go there and feed us of the latest info about the war, 👍😍😍

[@fancyboi5918]

Only if there were drone controls that looked like gaming controls For example: a drone can be controlled by the controls similar to a switch/playstation/xbox controller

[@VNExperience]

Go Ukraine! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 Lots of love from Finland! ❤ 🇫🇮

[@user-rv7wm9fx8k]

Zelensky is a brain burner!(Правдивое видео):. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYHPeXVpaLxmiJY

[@user-ex5zk5cd9j]

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[@user-ex5zk5cd9j]

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[@petrokalnyshevsky313]

@@user-ex5zk5cd9j Z for Zelenskyy, thank you for your support

[@carogaming8705]

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[@AudreyHeadley]

Hats off to this soldier and the gamers who work together as one 👏 much respect 🙏 👏

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

yikes at how crude this headline is. sounds like something written by the templars in the middle ages. how gullible is the west for this propaganda?

[@scottthompson5800]

Ukrainian people are very resourceful

[@davidty2006]

Who knew us gamers can know all sorts of stuff.... Microsoft Flight sim players will make perfect pilots.

[@radonjamarinkovic]

Except he's not a soldier just actor who cheerfully received money to act as calm person :) There is a sorry US/UK signature on all this videos same as in Afghanistan, Irak, Iran etc.....but when you get dumb nation u can just repeat same shit over the years and all is good.

[@ICE_MAN_GAMING]

Awesome!

[@LanxPenzenpepper]

Parents: PLEASE DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE FOR ONCE!! Them: SAY NO MORE!

[@toanduong6625]

Officer: "Any previous combat experiences?" Guy: "500+ UCAV kills in BF4 Sir".

[@Nijeguhz]

Gamers have been training for YEARS for things like this. They really are an under-rated, valuable resource for these types of military activity.

[@gosiagorecka3454]

Gamers should become like a new profession!

[@outlawkingsoul194]

@@gosiagorecka3454 i say the samething it should be a thing

[@setsuna9757]

@@outlawkingsoul194 it is already a thing it's just underrated

[@anthonyallencabrera]

Helps with more than military for example driving games can help in real world situations as well

[@johannsebastianbach9003]

Y'all just lazy

[@forcesightknight]

As former Marine forward observer, I can't even imagine my job with the use of drones. I have a good sense that my knees and my back wouldn't be so messed up right now. Glad that the drones are leveling the playing field at least.

[@mightymystery9204]

Semper Fi, brother.

[@michaeljuka4851]

You just gave the enemy a good insight as to what tactics you are using.

[@merin334]

I get that this is supposed to be a news to give optimism to people around the world but damn this shit is terrifying, add the fact that the gamers call killing russian soldiers as "fun" disturbs me and the CNN news reporter didn't react to that. When it could've been used as a fuel to the narrative that "games are bad boohoo and causes aggressive and violent behavior," but they choose to ignore this cos its just killing russian soldiers.

[@jackc3205]

I never expected to see a headline about a war which included the words Ukrainian gamers. lol. Good work guys. Slava Ukraini.

[@yoshzlac2429]

Truthkzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTFq55so857jNE 🤣

[@user-rv7wm9fx8k]

Zelensky is a brain burner!(Правдивое видео):. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYHPeXVpaLxmiJY

[@user-rv7wm9fx8k]

Zelensky=🤡☠️

[@user-rv7wm9fx8k]

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[@marknc9616]

I watched a video yesterday about US tank crew training. They said that video games are a good background to have to operate tanks. The tank controller is similar to a console video game controller.

[@johnbalao711]

These young Ukrainians are admirable for their superior intelligence, courage, and being very relaxed.

[@funnybunny5376]

Whykzbin.info/www/bejne/fIS2d5qNoamVgLc..

[@cursedimageseveryday5559]

Never in my dream would I expect THAT kind of title in a 21st century!

[@cloudheartnet6638]

"it was like kaboosh kaboosh kaboosh...kind of fun." 😂 Just how I imagined a gamer turned military to sound. Amazing bro.

[@elizabethnjoki6186]

I just admire the will and courage of the Ukrainian people 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Wishing you peace from Kenya 🇰🇪🙏

[@funnybunny5376]

Whykzbin.info/www/bejne/fIS2d5qNoamVgLc..

[@pjhgerlach]

After seeing this I will not argue any more with my kids over video games.

[@pkwithmeplease]

About fucking time. If you couldnt swe war going in that direction... lol

[@coolkevs2371]

most of US armor are gamers

[@nitenderkumar7018]

I just saw the videos of Ukraine army gay couples enjoying the pleasure in the middle of jungle suddenly Russia strike the camp and they were running naked.No doubt they got training from yankees boot camp.

[@bellabelisario147]

😃😃😃 me too now i let my kids play video games lol

[@mariamemilio7951]

😂

[@lylestavast7652]

Erin - we need you back on the set at CNBC to call a bottom to this market. !!! Was watching when you and Mark Haynes were chatting and he called the bottom... :)

[@desdenova1]

Yeah, I hear they even get a form of PTSD. Some of them say they have dreams and nightmares in infrared...

[@ronnie7075]

I always thought this would become more of a drone war. Pleased to see the use of them effectively in helping to defend their country. Go Ukraine !!

[@macman975]

So are America sending more drones?. They didn't follow that up in this report. He said that they need America to send more drones and nothing more was said about it.

[@LulaMae21]

@@macman975 Probably because there's nothing else to say at present. 🙄

[@terskataneli6457]

It's truly scary how drones have become such a huge part of warfare. You can't hide from them and it's really hard to counter them because even the most expensive commercial drones are dirt cheap in comparison to everything else militaries spend cash on. Future of warfare is electronic and soon manpower (except the operators) will become obsolete as everything turns electronic and even autonomoys robots are being developed. Future wars will most likely be decided who has the most cash to spend on electronics and explosives

[@george5277]

Remember when putin threatened retaliation if anyone intervened in this war😂😂😂😭😭😭😭🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@SideKickStudios]

Never thought i'd live to see the day, where gamers' skills actually and literally translate into a skill used in a live military conflict.

[@farrier53]

Young kids have been playing & practicing war games for a long time now...

[@pdoylemi]

There was a movie in the 80's that envisioned this. There was a video game called Space Commander, or something like that, and a kid was great at it. Turned out that the game had been sent to Earth by aliens to train and find a great pilot.

[@BrutalHonduras]

Someone beat me to it, but gamers are practicing war from the moment they start gaming.

[@matrhoades1309]

@@pdoylemi The Last Starfighter!

[@pdoylemi]

@@matrhoades1309 Thank YOU! I could not recall the name - now I can look it up and watch it again!

[@dajonjahquez8223]

Anyone else love this guys entire vibe. 😂😂 He got had me rolling from the beginning when he hit that “In the bushes” stance. 😂 then again with the sounds effects talmbout some “PSHhH PsHHH pSHHH” it’s his energy for me. A true staggering goon! 👍🏽👏🏽🤣

[@user-oi3yb7mm7h]

Blessings come from a generous heart. Those who give are the most blessed.

[@marktorch9079]

2:25 This guy is a legend. Sounds like a shot just missed he hits the ground then smiles for the camera.

[@lasseboss6728]

@Orbán Gárda nazi? Do you know what a Nazi is?

[@Matrix_Uncovered]

@@lasseboss6728 I think it’s you who is lacking knowledge.

[@chubchubs7684]

I’m sure we would here the whizzing of the bullet if they shot towards him. Sounds more like a gunshot in the distance.

[@Matrix_Uncovered]

@@lasseboss6728 care to explain the Azov Battalion then with your extensive knowledge?

[@emrys3368]

@Orbán Gárda how so?

[@bobbybatmanfan17]

So much respect for him and his home!!

[@omogenews]

Truthkzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTFq55so857jNE 😰

[@omogenews]

Truthkzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTFq55so857jNE 😰

[@fontfroide1]

Don’t open môge he is using the war for his own channel

[@GARDENER42]

@@fontfroide1 Report it as spam - the more who do so the better.

[@fontfroide1]

@@GARDENER42 I will 👍

[@tsol6918]

What did you do in the military? - Well, I play Battlefront

[@eclipse7682]

Imagine training hard for 5yrs then ending up getting killed by a gamer boy

[@TheSilverChains]

Nice cool stuff & toys.

[@cranjismcbasketball2565]

This incident only goes to show the ingenuity and skill of Ukrainian citizens. Even ordinary citizens, even gamers, have stepped up and are doing what they can to go against Russian forces to keep their homes safe. The dedication and strength these citizens have shown is inspiring!

[@funnybunny5376]

Whykzbin.info/www/bejne/fIS2d5qNoamVgLc..

[@gauloiseguy]

Good gamers aren't ordinary IMO. You really need to think fast and on the spot, have tactical intelligence, understanding of the properties of your 'character' and then some. In my younger years I used to be a skilled player. Can't compete these days due to (very) aging reflexes but I know and respect what these younger gamers are capable of. Still play and get my arse handed to me by guys like those drone pilots. The only thing that puts me of is the simple fact a virtual war has no consequences. A real one does. I hope these young guys realise those Russian soldiers have a mother as well and it's not just pixels.

[@Luckyamor]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@Livingston_Seagull]

If you‘re inspired by a guy that has fun killing 30 people, you need some new role models. Taking lives is not supposed to be fun, no matter how justified

[@CoolDevicesXxm4]

@@gauloiseguy sure they have mothers. But those soldiers with mothers came to kill rape and rob Ukrainian mothers and their children. Those Russian soldiers took their life into their own hands the minute the stepped onto Ukrainian soil with a rifle in hand.

[@cynic150]

Why is he giving away his tactics? that should be classified!

[@Mc_Lovin-nd6cl]

russians already know but they can't do nothing about it...

[@AzogDefilerFromMordor]

I guess this is the tactics that anyone can figure out once you know the drone is tracked. No special secret there.

[@eduwino151]

that is standard practice in military not a secret

[@winnieid2727]

Yup, as he said they are cointer tracked by russian and 3 drone pilot already give up their life for the cause. So it is not so secret anymore

[@fontfroide1]

Don’t open Yosh he is using the war for his own channel

[@AstinelPGR]

Dude took video game causes violence to a whole new level.

[@MFBloosh]

Taking the phrase "pro gamer move" to a whole other level.

[@HereticalKitsune]

A drone operator per platoon, most certainly something every military would benefit from, especially if they can get something like thermal vision too.

[@irisrau9139]

Agree. Soldiers who can fly drones will be a standard part of a military group from now on.

[@leahvogel5527]

Most have them available at this point

[@robertlee8805]

As long they're NOT Chinese made. They're watching this covertly for their benefit.

[@barbdwyer22]

I believe the US Marine Corps is seriously considering adding one more to the squad sized element for this very purpose.

[@melizbeth1]

usa is already using these... undercover. pretty sad though as many civilians get killed for no reason...

[@jameskuyper]

They are flying drones that they know the enemy can track. They're not doing it because they're stupid. They're doing it because they don't have good alternatives, and because they've developed operational procedures to minimize the risks of being tracked. It's not mentioned in this video, but I'm sure Ukraine is also using Russian-trackable drones to feed Russia useful disinformation. That's adaptability, apparently a rare trait on the Russian side.

[@rewer]

I think in latest operation, US has replace their drones with US made, so russia cannot trace it.

[@scribebat]

Oh, they've got choices, they've been using a wide range of drones, from Turkish high tech stuff at $1-2M/ea. depending on configuration, acquired before the war, to home build octacopters (~$2,000 worth of kit ea.) effectively dropping tank killing grenades on heavy Russian equipment. The Ukrainian use of drones for everything from collecting battlefield intel to much more offensive capabilities has really stood out in this war.

[@jameskuyper]

@@scribebat I can't imagine that they would be using drones that they know Russians can track, for any purpose other than disinformation, unless there's not enough untrackable ones to go around.

[@limmeh7881]

I knew that video games always developed hand eye coordination but damn this is a new level

[@bomboclaat1509]

even during a war, he takes time out to almost make it seem like its fun he needs gun men to protect his life, hats off the Ukrainians man, making any light out this situation is amazing

[@Dark-Star67]

Absolutely love this man’s attitude

[@user-rv7wm9fx8k]

Zelensky is a brain burner!(Правдивое видео):. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYHPeXVpaLxmiJY

[@user-ex5zk5cd9j]

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[@hassanjq]

Fake news

[@hapidjus2520]

LMAO look at all the bots!

[@hassanjq]

Zelensky to the grave.🇷🇺

[@itzdcx7991]

As a hardcore FPS Gamer, "I knew my time would come"

[@joecentral-o9984]

Remember... No Russian.

[@xObscureMars]

Except this isn't you doing this 😆

[@omegakek]

@@joecentral-o9984 nah dude that’s messed up

[@roxydzey]

i have 6k hours in csgo that i could use in real practice you know :D tactics and shit hhaaha

[@roxydzey]

@@joecentral-o9984 i recently played the remastered version of that game, was so ironic to play it now

[@robertaquatic]

That headline is a trip

[@lordcabbage4931]

Now we need HOI4 players to be made generals, this is the trial run, now gamers can truly rise

[@zlauriault]

"Necessity is the mother of invention. " That's so applicable here. Ukranians have been clear that they must win this war as the alternative is annihilation. No wonder they're so inspired by Golda Meier.

[@ICE_MAN_GAMING]

Awesome!

[@adorablyadorable5665]

I am 71 years, a Nam Vet 68/69 and I really like this guy, he would be the kind of friend that would have your back. And Putin should know that Ukraine will win this war.

[@HBToastedAlmond]

Looks nice. But will they win the peace?

[@Mnopthgggg]

Putin doesn't care for others. He only cares for his personal safety.

[@wall-e7179]

You were an illegal invading force (ultimately defeated) ..he is a guy forced to defend his home (a bit like the Vietnamese). You couldn't be further from being similar.

[@shaneclark2927]

@@wall-e7179 No, we entered as a defensive force to defend South Vietnam. We were not a invading force but defending force at least during the start.

[@MadeByGod1973]

Did you serve in 101st? My father served in Vietnam 68-69.

[@Panjab_47_84]

All those hours in warzone coming in handy now

[@Brendissimo1]

The risk of backdoors like this in all kinds of Chinese tech is going to be a persistent security issue, not just in this war, but in the next decades. It's why the US government has strong concerns about Huawei being allowed to work on the 5G infrastructure. Hopefully there is some kind of way to jailbreak these drones and/or install opensource firmware that doesn't include built in corporate tracking.

[@pysq8]

This clip started to sound like a commercial for what you're suggesting. Subtitle: "Why Ukraine Needs American Drones"

[@itt2055]

If you can fly a plane in a video game you can fly a drone. The same goes for most modern tanks and missile systems. Anything that uses a screen to view what is happening is very similar to a video game. The American tank crews do a lot of simulator training and a simulator is just a video game. The gamers of the world can become very valuable for a modern military, video games can create quicker reflexes and target acquisition, it does depend on the game itself but there are a lot of games that are based on real life equipment and environmental factors. Unmanned military vehicles are the best option for smaller countries that don't have the population for a conventional military. As the technology improves and it is improving at a very fast rate a conventional military will be at a disadvantage compared to a military that is made up of Unmanned vehicles. I am an old school gamer and have seen the advancement of games and computers as well as the advancement of military weapons and tactics, from what I have seen over the past 40 years modern warfare must adapt to include a majority of Unmanned vehicles.

[@user-rv7wm9fx8k]

Zelensky is a brain burner!(Правдивое видео):. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYHPeXVpaLxmiJY

[@user-ex5zk5cd9j]

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[@osrikking8785]

They've been designing some of these systems and their controls to mimic video games for this reason. Why wasted a solid decade of training that their recruits have been honing since they were young children!

[@FancyTophatDude]

Well, if it means war is gonna be a bunch of machinery crashing into each other rather than murdering people for the greed of a few, that could actually be nice.

[@whenisdinner2137]

Microsoft flight simulator. Official drone training program

[@la7era1u54]

I wonder what DJI has to say about this? They are by far the largest drone company in the US. They sell drones for the average person, commercial drones for industry, and even drones for public services like fire/police departments

[@johnave4084]

That company is dangerous 😂 lol even drones you own can be track by Chinese 😂 US should sanctions DJI

[@notsuree]

DJI its not US company ,its "private" Chines company ,so what do you expect, and they keep claiming they don't share any information with Chinese government ....yeah right.

[@dimbulb6443]

DJI has drones with “remote ID” to allow tracking and identification by authorities like the FAA. I believe it’s Wi-Fi based, so the Russians were probably as close to the drone as the operator in this case. I don’t know that they specifically gave Russia the software as it is used in the US, France, etc. Ukrainians better fly the drones without this capability, like the Mini series, or turn it off it off. I don’t own the bigger drones, but I think it can be turned off until 2023 (that’s when it becomes mandatory in the US for drones weighing over 250g).

[@oolieboolieyeah]

Yep, all of whom having been mapping out the US in 3D for them. The thing is, they've never made a secret of the fact that all the data is fed back into their servers in China. Every one of their customers have paid for the privilege.

[@yeepmeeep1735]

@@johnave4084 DJI gives governments tracking devices like aeroscope to prevent misuse near airports. Im not suprised if russians have aeroscope and uses them to kill operators.

[@blakesmith781]

10 were previously killed here. I would not be right there. But those are some brave men,and I hope he is doing ok.

[@chappie__]

This man feels like hes in a real life video game talking about marking them and the artillery comes in like you've got you're cod killstreak